Cognitive Impairment

As an older adult, it’s likely no surprise to you that the Hearing Loss Association of America reports that hearing loss is a growing public health crisis in the US. After all, 1 in 3 adults aged 65 to 74 have some type of hearing loss, and for those aged…

So how is your working memory these days? Can you remember events from your childhood yet not recall the reason you’ve gone into your kitchen? Do you remember milestones that happened as a younger adult but now struggle to recall the exact days of birthdays or anniversaries? It’s natural that…

The English historian G.M. Trevelyan once said, “I have two doctors: my left leg and my right.” Perhaps there are no truer words to reflect the value of walking for your health and well-being. Even for those who can no longer muster great distances, a daily walk or two is…

By Kathleen Murphy Females are far more prone to cognitive impairment than men. But new research shows that with the right approaches, many risks can be averted.   Picture a person with a condition such as Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia. Who do you see?   If you imagined an elderly…

With mounting research, it’s becoming abundantly clear that older adults who feel lonely not only suffer deep distress at their lack of social connection, but also suffer significant physical and cognitive consequences. As families become smaller and more dispersed, people live longer, and older adults often outlive loved ones and…

It’s no surprise that older adults seek out alternative therapeutic options for the aches and pains of aging. A recent study published in The American Journal of Medicine found that 75% of older adults report that they have used complementary therapies for their health, including acupuncture, massage, yoga, psychedelics, and…